Helping providers get the most out of Childcare Works HUB
The Childcare Works HUB is a one-stop shop hosting a wealth of resources, designed by our specialist team around the themes that you have told us are important, to support childcare providers in the expansion of the early years entitlements and implementation of the wraparound programme. Resources are continually being developed, and new content is being shared […]
Childcare Works – Webinar Summary (Summer and Autumn 2024)
Missed a webinar? This summary document includes links to resources including recordings and slides – a great way to recap on any content you may have missed, all in one place!
Route Map to 2025 for Early Years Expansion and Roll-out of the Wraparound Childcare Programme
The route map suggests where we feel local authorities need to be in terms of their planning for, and delivery of, the programmes at the end of each academic term and breaks down some of the tasks that need to be completed to help reach that point. It also confirms the key deadlines along the […]
Local Authority Job Descriptions and Role Profiles – Early Adopters
These local authority job descriptions and role profiles provided by Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, and the Bi-Borough provide a helpful starting point for local authorities increasing capacity within their teams. Bi-Borough JD Template Wraparound Strategic Transformation Lead View here Cambridgeshire Place Planning Officer JD and PS View here Central Beds WAC adviser advert April 2024 View […]
Local Authority Recruitment for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme
This briefing sets out insights into Local Authority recruitment for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme, from wraparound Early Adopter Local Authorities and others. Key enabler: dedicated staff resource In Norfolk, the team is headed by a strategic lead overseeing both the wraparound childcare and early years divisions. They are supported by four managers who share […]
Local Authority Team Structures – Early Adopters
These local authority structures provided by Early Adopter local authorities Cambridgeshire and the Bi-Borough provide an insight into how local authorities could structure their teams. Cambridge Governance Structure View here Bi Borough Current Structure Chart June 2024 View here
Let’s Be Confident… Testing and Gathering Evidence to Test Flexible Ways of Providing Wraparound Childcare
This facilitated 60-minute session for Local Authority officers builds and consolidates on the Let’s Talk About session earlier in the month, and will hold space for shared reflection on evidence gathering around flexible approaches, further sharing of ideas and what’s working well and problem solving around testing approaches. Please note that the slides used for this “Let’s Be Confident” session are the same as those used in the ‘Let’s Talk About’ session.
Keeping the Child Central – Cultivating Inclusion in Wraparound Childcare
This two-hour session provides an opportunity for local authority officers to reflect and refresh thinking on SEND and inclusion in wraparound provision. Follow the below link to view the scenarios from the session. Each scenario contains suggested points to consider when discussing with or providing support to a provider. Keeping the child central – scenarios […]
Let’s Talk About… Testing and Gathering Evidence to Test Flexible Ways of Providing Wraparound Childcare
This 90-minute session for Local Authority officers will build on previous learning and discussions in summer term 2024 with a focus on what works, how do we know this and how can we use the learning to grow the programme.